St Asaph Infants School

Overview

The report describes a school with a "supportive and hardworking team" and an "inclusive ethos" where staff provide "high levels of care, support and guidance." Leaders have established a clear vision, resulting in a "thriving learning community" where pupils are "curious and resilient learners." The inspection area judgements are all stated as "Good."

Strengths

• Staff show strong commitment and embrace professional learning, working effectively to develop the school.
• Pupils make "good progress," particularly in oracy and writing, and demonstrate "very positive attitudes towards learning."
• Teachers plan "interesting and stimulating learning opportunities," making effective use of indoor and outdoor areas.
• The provision for pupils with additional learning needs is "strong," with beneficial interventions supporting academic and social skills.
• Pupils are "confident speakers" who actively contribute ideas to topic planning and reflect on their own learning.

Areas to improve

• Improve planning for pupils to use and apply their numeracy skills independently.
• Improve pupils’ information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
• Strengthen the role of parents and governors in school improvement planning.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the school’s safeguarding arrangements meet requirements and do not give cause for concern."